The Toronto Raptors are playing at the top of their game, winning 9 out of their last 10 games and are coming off two decisive home victories over the Sacramento Kings and the Brooklyn Nets. Tonight they will pay a visit to the Spectrum Center to tangle with the Charlotte Hornets. The Raptors are 20-8 on the season, and when away from Air Canada Centre, they are averaging 107.3 points per game and holding teams to an average of 102.5. The Hornets, who have a record of 11-19, average 105.8 points per game at home, and allow an average of 104.3. Charlotte has not been covering the number, going 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall, and are 1-5 ATS in their last last 6 home games. These two teams met on 11/29, with Toronto cruising to an easy 126-113 victory. The line is Toronto -2.5, with a money line of only -140. The numbers indicate Toronto should cover the 2.5 but the money line is only -140. Why sweat the hook?
TONIGHT’S PICK: TORONTO RAPTORS M/L